Ep. 31 - The Unfortunate Relationship Between Ruffed Grouse and Autumn Olive

Give for Grouse Podcast · Sep 23, 2026 · 1h 2m

In this week's episode, we talk about the relationship between Autumn Olive and Ruffed Grouse. The unfortunate reality is that Ruffed Grouse call Autumn Olive home in some situations, making it difficult to manage and remove this non-native invasive species. In this episode, we break it all down and discuss this nuanced topic. But we want to be clear: Autumn Olive should be removed in all situations; it should never be encouraged or planted, and native plant communities ALWAYS offer more value to Ruffed Grouse and all wildlife species than non-native invasives.

Does Autumn Olive provide value…